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# IT Corporate Applications Manager - Hybrid

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Services, Business Software, Information Systems, Financial Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, System Testing, Systems Integration, Software Application Delivery, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kforce.com/find-work/search-jobs/#/detail/MTY5Nn5XUUd-MjE5MjE4MlAxfjk5/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
 * 7-10 years of experience supporting, implementing, or managing enterprise business applications and application systems
 * Strong experience implementing and supporting COTS applications, packaged software, and third-party enterprise platforms
 * Demonstrated experience managing the complete application implementation lifecycle, from requirements and solution evaluation through deployment and ongoing support
 * Strong understanding of business application architecture, systems integration, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and application lifecycle management
 * Experience working directly with software vendors, implementation partners, and third-party technical resources
 * Experience leading technical teams and providing direction, mentoring, and professional development
 * Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple application implementations and priorities simultaneously
 * Ability to translate complex business requirements into practical technology solutions
 * Experience partnering with stakeholders across multiple business functions; exposure to Finance applications or processes is beneficial
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams
 * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to think strategically while maintaining hands-on oversight of application implementations, upgrades, integrations, and support activities

## Description

Kforce has a client in need of an IT Corporate applications Manager for a hybrid role in Chicago, IL. Responsibilities

 * Lead the implementation, enhancement, integration, and ongoing support of enterprise business applications, with a strong focus on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms and packaged software solutions
 * Oversee the full application lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution evaluation, implementation, configuration, testing, deployment, upgrades, maintenance, and support
 * Partner with business and IT stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into scalable application solutions
 * Lead application implementation projects involving COTS products, third-party platforms, vendor-supported systems, and internally integrated solutions
 * Evaluate existing business applications and processes to identify opportunities for system improvements, modernization, automation, and increased efficiency
 * Manage application integrations and dependencies across the broader enterprise technology environment
 * Provide technical and functional leadership to application development and support teams, including mentoring, prioritizing work, and allocating resources
 * Establish project priorities and coordinate multiple application initiatives based on business objectives, technical requirements, and available resources
 * Develop and maintain system requirements, functional specifications, testing plans, implementation documentation, support procedures, and training materials
 * Lead system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution to ensure applications meet business, performance, integration, and quality requirements
 * Manage relationships with software vendors and implementation partners, including product evaluations, implementations, upgrades, technical support, and issue escalation
 * Coordinate internal and external resources throughout application implementations and major system changes